Jerika's decision to end her life attracted widespread attention, including on social media. More than a 1,000 people attended a prom thrown in her honor in July at a ballroom in Appleton as a last wish. She received cards and gifts from around the world when her story became known.

Disabled Parents Rights, along with several other groups, have asked Outagamie County child protection services to step in, according to Carrie Ann Lucas, executive director of the Windsor, Colorado-based organization.

Lucas said Jerika needs intervention, not assistance in ending her life.

"We're talking about a 14-year-old child. It's a difficult time in most people's lives. She has her whole life in front of her. She should be going to college. She should be having a career," Lucas said Wednesday.